CN111132571A

CN111132571A - Body-shaping garment with mesh area

Info

Publication number: CN111132571A
Application number: CN201880059955.0A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 海因茨·阿尔特曼; 卡梅洛·帕丁
Original assignee: HBI Branded Apparel Enterprises LLC
Current assignee: HBI Branded Apparel Enterprises LLC
Priority date: 2017-09-14
Filing date: 2018-09-13
Publication date: 2020-05-08
Also published as: US10400369B2; JP2020534449A; EP3681326C0; KR102488181B1; US10883206B2; US20190343189A1; MX2020002873A; BR112020005124A2; KR20200052942A; CA3075855A1; US20190075853A1; EP3681326A1; EP3681326B1; AU2018331404A1; CA3075855C; AU2018331404B2; WO2019055666A1; BR112020005124B1

Abstract

The subject matter of this specification can be embodied in, among other things, a garment (100) that includes a body (110) having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The body has: a front knit region (120A,120B) having a first knit pattern configured to extend across a portion of a wearer's abdominal region, a second knit pattern configured to extend across a portion of a wearer's chest region; a rear knit region (130) having a first knit pattern configured to stretch around a portion of a wearer's back; a first lateral knit region (140A) having a third knit pattern (501) different from the first knit pattern configured to stretch around a portion of a left lateral zone of the wearer; and a second lateral knit region (140B) having a third knit pattern configured to extend around a portion of the right lateral zone of the wearer.

Description

Body-shaping garment with mesh area

Cross Reference to Related Applications

This application claims priority to U.S. provisional patent application serial No. 62/558,733, filed on 2017, 9, 14, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

Technical Field

The present disclosure relates to garments, for example, shaping underwear or underpants for women.

Background

Body-shaping garments exist in a variety of forms, such as tights, belts, and body-shaping tops. Each style provides a different combination of fit, comfort, support, and plasticity. During normal movement or athletic activity, body heat and/or perspiration may accumulate between the wearer's skin and the garment, causing discomfort.

Disclosure of Invention

Generally, this document describes a garment, for example a woman's shaping underwear or underpants. Each modality can include some, all, or none of the following features.

In a first aspect, a garment comprises: a body having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the body comprising: a front knit region having a first knit pattern configured to stretch across a portion of a wearer's abdominal region, a second knit pattern configured to stretch across a portion of a wearer's thoracic region, a first outer edge, and a second outer edge; a rear knit region having the first knit pattern, a third outer edge, and a fourth outer edge, and configured to stretch around a portion of the wearer's back; a first cross knit region having a third knit pattern different from the first knit pattern, the first cross knit region extending between the first outer edge of the front knit region and the third outer edge of the rear knit region, and the first cross knit region being configured to stretch around a portion of the wearer's left cross zone and a cross portion of the wearer's left hip; and a second lateral knit region having the third knit pattern, the second lateral knit region extending between the outer edge of the front knit region and the outer edge of the rear knit region, and the second lateral knit region being configured to stretch around a portion of the right lateral zone of the wearer and a lateral portion of the right hip of the wearer.

In a second form, according to the first form, the front knitted zone, the first lateral knitted zone, the rear knitted zone and the second lateral knitted zone are formed together as a tubular body of circular knitting.

In a third form, according to the second form, the wearer's chest region includes the wearer's breasts.

In a fourth aspect, according to the first or second aspect, the third knitting pattern is a knitted mesh pattern.

In a fifth form, according to the fourth form, the area having the third knit pattern has a weight of less than 8.5 ounces per square yard.

In a sixth form, according to the fourth or fifth form, the area having the third stitch pattern is an elastic 2 x 2 float knit structure, the elastic 2 x 2 float knit structure including a ground yarn covered with an elastomer plated with nylon threads by floating.

In a seventh form, the third knit pattern includes a plurality of groups of three first openings arranged in rows, wherein the groups are spaced apart by a plurality of second openings smaller than the first openings, and an area having the second knit pattern includes about three hundred of the groups per square inch when the knit mesh is relaxed, according to any of the fourth to sixth forms.

In an eighth form, according to any of the first to seventh forms, the garment further comprises a tubular waistband attached to the front, first, rear and second lateral knit regions at the second end of the body.

In a ninth form, according to any one of the first to eighth forms, the first knitting pattern includes a single or double jersey knit structure.

In a tenth aspect, according to any one of the first to ninth aspects, the second knitting pattern is a knitted mesh pattern having stretchability and air permeability greater than the first knitting pattern but having stretchability and air permeability less than the third knitting pattern.

In an eleventh aspect, according to any one of the first to tenth aspects, the first knitting pattern is the same as the second knitting pattern.

In a twelfth aspect, according to any one of the first to eleventh aspects, the garment is an undergarment.

In a thirteenth aspect, a method of making a garment includes: circular knitting a tubular blank to form a body of a garment, the body having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, and the body comprising: a front knit region having a first knit pattern configured to stretch across a portion of a wearer's abdominal region and a second knit pattern configured to stretch across a portion of a wearer's chest region, the front knit region having a first outer edge and a second outer edge; a rear knit region having the first knit pattern, having a third outer edge and a fourth outer edge, and configured to stretch around a portion of the wearer's back; a first cross knit region having a third knit pattern different from the first knit pattern, the first cross knit region extending between the first and third outer edges and configured to stretch around a portion of the wearer's left lateral zone and a lateral portion of the wearer's left buttocks; a second cross knit region having the second knit pattern, the second cross knit region extending between the second outer edge and the fourth outer edge, and the second cross knit region being configured to stretch around a portion of the right cross zone of the wearer and a cross portion of the right hip of the wearer; cutting a first arm hole through the first cross knit region, a first portion of the front knit region, and a first portion of the rear knit region near the first end; cutting a second arm hole through the second cross knit region, a second portion of the front knit region, and a second portion of the rear knit region near the first end; cutting a first neck hole portion through a third portion of the front knit region proximate the first end; cutting a second neck hole portion through a fourth portion of the rear knit region proximate the first end; joining the front knit region to the rear knit region proximate the first end to form a first shoulder strap; and joining the front knit region to the rear knit region proximate the first end to form a second shoulder strap.

In a fourteenth aspect, according to the thirteenth aspect, the method further includes knitting the third knit pattern in a knit mesh pattern.

In a fifteenth form, according to the fourteenth form, the area having the third knit pattern has a weight of less than 8.5 ounces per square yard.

In a sixteenth form, according to the fourteenth or fifteenth form, the area having the third knitting pattern is an elastic 2 x 2 float knit structure, the elastic 2 x 2 float knit structure including a ground yarn covered with an elastomer, the elastomer being float plated with nylon thread.

In a seventeenth form, according to any of the fourteenth to sixteenth forms, the third knit pattern includes a plurality of groups of three first openings arranged in rows, wherein the groups are spaced apart by a plurality of second openings smaller than the first openings, and when the knit mesh is relaxed, the area having the second knit pattern includes about three hundred of the groups per square inch.

In an eighteenth aspect, according to any one of the thirteenth to seventeenth aspects, the first knitting pattern is a single-sided or double-sided plain knitting structure.

In a nineteenth aspect, according to any one of the thirteenth to eighteenth aspects, the first knitting pattern is the same as the second knitting pattern.

In a twentieth aspect, according to any one of the thirteenth to nineteenth aspects, the second knitting pattern is a knitted mesh pattern having stretchability and air permeability greater than the first knitting pattern but having stretchability and air permeability less than the third knitting pattern.

The systems and techniques described here may provide one or more of the following advantages. First, the system can provide additional flexibility and breathability to the garment in the targeted area of the garment to increase the comfort of the wearer of the garment.

The details of one or more implementations are set forth in the accompanying drawings and the description below. Other features and advantages will be apparent from the description and drawings, and from the claims.

Drawings

Fig. 1 is a front view of an example undergarment.

Fig. 2 is a rear view of an example undergarment.

Fig. 3 is a right side view of an example undergarment.

Fig. 4 is a left side view of an example undergarment.

Fig. 5A and 5B are enlarged views of an example knitted area having an example stitch pattern.

FIG. 6 is a flow chart of an example process for making a garment.

Detailed Description

The present disclosure describes shaping garments (e.g., underwear) to shape, support, and outline the torso (e.g., shaping camisoles). Typically, garments include knitted meshes in certain portions of the body shaping garment, and the knitted meshes have different elasticity and ventilation properties than other areas of the garment.

Fig. 1-4 are front (e.g., front), rear (e.g., rear), right and left views of an example undergarment 100. The undergarment 100 includes a body 110 (e.g., a camisole body), a waist band 150 and a pair of

shoulder straps

112a and 112 b. The

shoulder straps

112a, 112b define arm apertures 114a, arm apertures 114b, and neck apertures 116. Although fig. 1-4 refer to an example undergarment, the garment may also be an outer garment.

Referring primarily to fig. 1, the body 110 is a circular knit garment that includes a front knit region 120a and a front knit region 120 b. The front knitted area 120a is arranged to extend generally across the lower torso and abdomen of the wearer when worn. The front knit region 120b is arranged to extend generally across the upper torso and breasts (e.g., bra region, breasts) of the wearer when worn. The

front knit regions

120a and 120b share an outer edge 122a and an outer edge 122 b.

In some cases, for example, circular knit garments can produce seamless garments in which different regions of the garment can be seamlessly joined to one another. In some cases, the front knitted region 120a stretches to some extent over the abdominal region of the wearer to provide a plastic compression when the garment is worn by the wearer. In some cases, the front knitted region 120b stretches to some extent to provide support for the wearer's breasts when the garment is worn by the wearer (e.g., the front knitted region 120b functions as an inners bra). In some cases, the front knit region 120b can be formed using a knit pattern having a greater degree of extensibility and/or breathability than the front knit region 120 a.

Referring primarily to fig. 2, body 110 also includes a rear knit region 130 having an outer edge 132a and an outer edge 132 b. When garment 100 is worn, rear knit region 130 covers or overlaps a portion of the wearer's back. When worn, some, none, or all of the regions stretch to at least substantially conform to the size of the wearer.

Shoulder straps

112a and 112b include a portion of front knit region 120b and back region 130. The

shoulder straps

112a and 112b can be formed by trimming predetermined areas from the front knitted region 120b, the rear region 130, the outer edge 122a, and the outer edge 122b corresponding to the

arm holes

114a and 114b, and trimming predetermined areas from the front knitted region 120b and the rear region 130 corresponding to the neck hole 116. The remaining uncut portions of the front knit region 120a form the front belt portion 121a and the front belt portion 121 b. The remaining uncut portions of the rear knitted region 130 form the rear belt portion 131a and the rear belt portion 131 b. Front strap portion 121a and rear strap portion 131a are joined (e.g., sewn) at seam 115a to form shoulder strap 112 a. Front strap portion 121b and rear strap portion 131b are joined (e.g., sewn) at seam 115b to form shoulder strap 112 b.

Referring now primarily to fig. 3, body 110 further includes a cross knit region 140b, which cross knit region 140b extends between outer edge 122a and outer edge 132 a. The lateral knit region 140b is arranged to cover (e.g., overlap, extend, or stretch across) a portion of the wearer's right hip and a lateral portion of the wearer's right underarm when the garment 100 is worn. In some embodiments, the cross-knit region 140b is approximately 1.6 inches wide and approximately 15 inches long in a relaxed (e.g., unstretched) state, although in some other embodiments, the regions knit with the third knit pattern can have any suitable size and/or be used for the entirety of the garment 100. For example, the cross knit region 140b can be generally rectangular (as shown in fig. 3), can increase and/or decrease in width along the longitudinal length of the cross knit region 140b, or can be another shape generally along the lateral sides of the torso of the wearer.

Referring now primarily to fig. 4, the body 110 also includes a cross knit region 140a, the cross knit region 140a extending between the outer edge 122b and the outer edge 132 b. When the garment 100 is worn, the cross knit region 140a is arranged to cover (e.g., overlap or extend across) a portion of the wearer's left hip and a lateral portion of the wearer's left underarm region. In some embodiments, in a relaxed (e.g., unstretched) state, the cross knit region 140a is about 1.6 inches wide and about 15 inches long. However, the cross knit region 140a can be shaped similarly to the cross knit region 140b previously described with respect to fig. 3. For example, the cross knit region 140a can mirror the size, shape, and/or location of the cross knit region 140b in a plane separating the right side of the garment 100 from the left side of the garment 100. In other cases, the

cross knit regions

140a and 140b can be sized, shaped, and/or positioned differently from one another. Although fig. 3 is indicated as the left side of the garment and fig. 4 is indicated as the right side of the garment, the side of the garment and the corresponding description can be reversed.

The body 110 is a generally tubular fabric structure. For example, the front knit region 120a, the front knit region 120b, the cross knit region 140a, the back knit region 130, the cross knit region 140b, and the waistband 150 can be circular knit as an initially formed unitary tubular body without seams (e.g., seamless). In some embodiments, one or more regions are knitted separately from the remaining regions and sewn to adjacent regions.

The front knitted area 120b and the rear knitted area 130 are knitted with a first knitting pattern. The

cross knit regions

140a and 140b are knit with a third knit pattern that is different from the first knit pattern. The front knitted area 120a is knitted with a second knitting pattern; however, in some embodiments, the front knit region can be knit with either the first knit pattern or the third knit pattern. In some embodiments, the first knit pattern can be a flat knit pattern, e.g., a single or double-faced flat knit structure. The third weave pattern will be discussed further in the description of fig. 5A-5B. In some embodiments, the second knit pattern can form a fabric having an amount of stretch and an amount of air permeability greater than the first knit pattern. In some embodiments, the second knit pattern can form a fabric having an amount of stretch and an amount of air permeability less than the third knit pattern. In some embodiments, the first knit pattern can be the same as the second knit pattern.

Fig. 5A is an enlarged view of a knitted area 500 with an example stitch pattern 501. Fig. 5B is a further enlarged view of a portion 510 of the knitted area 500. In some embodiments, stitch pattern 501 can be a third stitch pattern (e.g., example

cross knit regions

140a and 140b for body 110).

In some embodiments, the example stitch pattern 501 is a knitted mesh pattern of threads that, when knitted together, is capable of providing a textile having a weight of less than about 8.5 ounces per square yard (e.g., about 0.1859 grams per square inch). For example, the knitted mesh of the example stitch pattern 501 can provide a fabric having a weight between 6.5 ounces per square yard and 8.5 ounces per square yard. In some embodiments, the stitch pattern 501 can be used to create a fabric that exhibits about 1.5 times to about 2 times greater extensibility and/or at least about 30% greater air permeability (e.g., air flow) than a plain weave fabric. In some cases where the second knit pattern includes an example stitch pattern 501, these stretch properties and breathability can add comfort, support, and breathability to the wearer of the garment 100. For example, the knitted mesh of stitch pattern 501 can stretch up to 80% greater than its original unstretched length.

Referring primarily to fig. 5B, stitch pattern 501 can include a repeating pattern of float knit structures, such as an elastic 2 x 2 float knit pattern, a 3x3 float knit pattern, or other float knit patterns. The stitch pattern 501 is knitted using a combination of ground yarns covered with an elastomer (e.g., spandex and/or other elastomers) that is float plated with a thread (e.g., nylon thread). Stitch pattern 501 includes a collection of groups, such as group 520. Group 520 includes three openings arranged in a row, such as

openings

530a, 530b, and 530 c. The groups are separated by a collection of other openings, such as

openings

540a, 540b, and 540c, which are smaller than openings 530a-530 c. When the areas (e.g., the knitted cells of the cross-knit regions 140a-140 b) are relaxed, the areas having the stitch pattern 501 include about three hundred sets of three openings (such as set 520) per square inch (e.g., about nine hundred larger openings, e.g., 530a-530 c).

Fig. 5A and 5B show an example knitted area 500 and an example stitch pattern 501 in a generally extended state. For example, openings 530a-530c and 540a-540c occur in near maximum stretch of the fabric; however, in a substantially relaxed state, these openings 530a-530c and 540a-540c are not visible to the naked eye. When knitted as described above (e.g., the fabric is not perforated to form openings after knitting), stitch pattern 501 of knitted area 500, including floats, creates openings 530a-530c and 540a-540c as naturally occurring patterns.

Referring to fig. 3 and 4, the

cross knit regions

140a and 140b include a third knit pattern, such as the previously described example stitch pattern 501. Fig. 3 and 4 show the

cross knit regions

140b and 140a, respectively, as a knit mesh pattern included throughout the

cross knit regions

140a and 140 b. However, the extent of the knitted mesh pattern of the

cross knit regions

140a and 140b can vary. For example, the

cross knit areas

140a and 140b can include a knit mesh pattern in only a portion of the

cross knit areas

140a and 140b, and can also include different knit structures (e.g., plain, knit, alternating float, or other knit patterns) in other portions of the

cross knit areas

140a and 140 b.

FIG. 6 is a flow diagram of an example process 600 for making a garment. In some embodiments, the process 600 can be a process for making the undergarment 100 of fig. 1-4.

At 610, the tubular blank is circular knit to form a body of the garment. The body has a first end and a second end opposite the first end. For example, the example garment body 110 can be circular knit and have a waist end 170a and a head end 170 b.

The body 110 includes a front knit region having a first knit pattern configured to extend across a portion of a wearer's chest region and a second knit pattern configured to extend across a portion of a wearer's abdomen region, having a first outer edge and a second outer edge. For example, the example front knit region 120a can have a different knit pattern than the example front knit region 120b and/or the example

cross knit regions

140a, 140b, and the

front knit regions

120a and 120b have

outer edges

122a and 122 b.

The body 110 also includes a rear knit region having a first knit pattern, an outer edge, an inner edge, and configured to extend or stretch around a portion of the wearer's back. For example, the example rear knit region 130 can have a different knit pattern than the example front knit region 120b and/or the example

cross knit regions

140a, 140b and have

outer edges

132a and 132 b.

The body 110 also includes a first cross knit region having a third knit pattern different from the first knit pattern, the first cross knit region extending between the first outer edge and the third outer edge and configured to extend or stretch around a portion of the wearer's left hip and a lateral portion of the wearer's upper left thigh. For example, the example cross knit region 140a extends between the outer edge 122a and the outer edge 132 a.

The body 110 also includes a second cross knit region having a second knit pattern that extends between the second outer edge and the fourth outer edge and is configured to extend or stretch around a portion of the right hip and a lateral portion of the right upper thigh of the wearer. For example, the example cross-knit region 140b extends between the outer edge 122b and the outer edge 132 b.

At 720, a first arm aperture is cut through the first cross knit region, the first portion of the front knit region, and the first portion of the back knit region near the first end. For example, arm apertures 114a can be defined by cutting body 110 to remove portions of example lateral knit region 140a, example front knit region 120b, and example rear knit region 130 proximate head end 170 b.

At 730, a second arm aperture is cut through the second cross knit region, the second portion of the front knit region, and the second portion of the back knit region near the first end. For example, arm apertures 114b can be defined by cutting body 110 to remove portions of example lateral knit region 140b, example front knit region 120b, and example rear knit region 130 proximate head end 170 b.

At 740, the first neckhole portion is cut through the third portion of the front knit region near the first end. For example, a front portion of the neck hole 116 can be cut from the example front knit region 120 b.

At 750, the second neck aperture portion is cut through a fourth portion of the rear knit region near the first end. For example, a back portion of the neck hole 116 can be cut from the example back knit region 130.

At 760, the front knit region is joined to the rear knit region proximate the first end to form a first shoulder strap. For example, the remaining portions of the front knit region 120b and the rear knit region 130 that are not cut away to form the neck aperture 116 and the arm apertures 114a can be joined (e.g., sewn, glued, bonded) near their free ends near the head end 170b to form the shoulder straps 112 a.

At 770, the front knit region is joined to the rear knit region near the first end to form a second shoulder strap. For example, the remaining portions of the front knit region 120b and the rear knit region 130 that are not cut away to form the neck aperture 116 and the arm apertures 114b can be joined (e.g., sewn, glued, bonded) near their free ends near the head end 170b to form the shoulder straps 112 b.

In some embodiments, process 700 can further include knitting a third knit pattern in a knit mesh pattern. In some embodiments, the area having the third knit pattern can have a weight of less than 8.5 ounces per square yard. For example, the cross knit regions 140a, 140B can be knit with the example stitch pattern 501 shown in fig. 5A and 5B.

In some embodiments, the area having the third knit pattern can include an elastic 2 x 2 float knit structure including a ground yarn covered with an elastomer and float plated with nylon thread. In some embodiments, the third pattern of knitting can include a set of three first opening groups arranged in rows visible when stretched, wherein the groups are separated by a plurality of second openings smaller than the first openings, and the area having the third pattern of knitting includes approximately three hundred groups per square inch when the knit mesh is relaxed. For example, the example stitch pattern 501 includes a group 520 of three openings 530a-530c arranged in a row that is spaced apart from other groups by smaller openings (such as openings 540a-540 c).

In some embodiments, the second knit pattern can be a knit mesh pattern having greater stretch and air permeability than the first knit pattern, but less stretch and air permeability than the third knit pattern. For example, the front knitted zone 120b can have greater stretch and/or breathability than the front knitted zone 120a, but less stretch and/or breathability than the cross knitted

zones

140a or 140 b. In some embodiments, the second knit pattern can be the first knit pattern. For example, both the front knitted area 120a and the front knitted area 120b can have the same stitch pattern, which may be different from the stitch patterns used for the lateral

knitted areas

140a, 140b and the rear knitted area 130. In some embodiments, the second knit pattern can be a third knit pattern. For example, the front knitted area 120a can have the same stitch pattern as the lateral knitted

areas

140a or 140b, and can have a different stitch pattern than the stitch pattern used to form the front knitted portion 120a and the rear knitted portion 130.

In some embodiments, the process 600 can further include circular knitting the tubular blank to form a tubular waistband of the garment, and sewing the tubular waistband to the first front, first cross knit region, the back knit region, and the second cross knit region at the first end of the body. For example, the example waistband 150 can be circular knitted and then sewn to the example body 110 at the waist end 170 a.

Although some embodiments have been described in detail above, other variations are possible. For example, the logic flows depicted in the figures do not require the particular order shown, or sequential order, to achieve desirable results. In addition, other steps may be provided from the described flows, or steps may be omitted, and other components may be added to, or removed from, the described garments. Accordingly, other implementations are within the scope of the following claims.

Claims

1. A garment, comprising:

a body having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the body comprising:

a front knit region having a first knit pattern configured to stretch across a portion of a wearer's abdominal region, a second knit pattern configured to stretch across a portion of a wearer's thoracic region, a first outer edge, and a second outer edge;

a rear knit region having the first knit pattern, a third outer edge, and a fourth outer edge, and configured to stretch around a portion of the wearer's back;

a first cross knit region having a third knit pattern different from the first knit pattern, the first cross knit region extending between the first outer edge of the front knit region and the third outer edge of the rear knit region, and the first cross knit region being configured to stretch around a portion of the wearer's left cross zone and a cross portion of the wearer's left hip; and

a second cross knit region having the third knit pattern, the second cross knit region extending between the outer edge of the front knit region and the outer edge of the rear knit region, and the second cross knit region being configured to stretch around a portion of the wearer's right cross zone and a cross portion of the wearer's right buttocks.

2. The garment of claim 1, wherein the front knit region, the first cross knit region, the rear knit region, and the second cross knit region are formed together as a circular knit tubular body.

3. The garment of claim 2, wherein the wearer's chest region includes the wearer's breasts.

4. The garment of claim 1 or 2, wherein the third knit pattern is a knit mesh pattern.

5. The garment of claim 4, wherein the area having the third knit pattern has a weight of less than 8.5 ounces per square yard.

6. The garment of claim 4 or 5, wherein the area having the third knit pattern is an elastic 2 x 2 float knit structure comprising ground yarns covered with an elastomer plated with nylon threads by floats.

7. The garment of any of claims 4 through 6, wherein the third knit pattern includes a plurality of groups of three first openings arranged in rows, wherein the groups are spaced apart by a plurality of second openings smaller than the first openings, and when the knit mesh is relaxed, the area having the second knit pattern includes about three hundred of the groups per square inch.

8. The garment according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising a tubular waistband attached to the front, first, rear, and second cross knit regions at the second end of the body.

9. The garment of any of claims 1-8, wherein the first knit pattern comprises a single-sided or double-sided jersey knit structure.

10. The garment of any of claims 1-9, wherein the second knit pattern is a knit mesh pattern having greater stretch and air permeability than the first knit pattern, but less stretch and air permeability than the third knit pattern.

11. The garment of any of claims 1-10, wherein the first knit pattern is the same as the second knit pattern.

12. The garment of any of claims 1-11, wherein the garment is an undergarment.

13. A method of making a garment, the method comprising:

circular knitting a tubular blank to form a body of a garment, the body having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, and the body comprising:

a front knit region having a first knit pattern configured to stretch across a portion of a wearer's abdominal region and a second knit pattern configured to stretch across a portion of a wearer's chest region, the front knit region having a first outer edge and a second outer edge;

a rear knit region having the first knit pattern, having a third outer edge and a fourth outer edge, and configured to stretch around a portion of the wearer's back;

a first cross knit region having a third knit pattern different from the first knit pattern, the first cross knit region extending between the first and third outer edges and configured to stretch around a portion of the wearer's left lateral zone and a lateral portion of the wearer's left buttocks;

a second cross knit region having the second knit pattern, the second cross knit region extending between the second outer edge and the fourth outer edge, and the second cross knit region being configured to stretch around a portion of the right cross zone of the wearer and a cross portion of the right hip of the wearer;

cutting a first arm hole through the first cross knit region, a first portion of the front knit region, and a first portion of the rear knit region near the first end;

cutting a second arm hole through the second cross knit region, a second portion of the front knit region, and a second portion of the rear knit region near the first end;

cutting a first neck hole portion through a third portion of the front knit region proximate the first end;

cutting a second neck hole portion through a fourth portion of the rear knit region proximate the first end;

joining the front knit region to the rear knit region proximate the first end to form a first shoulder strap; and

joining the front knit region to the rear knit region proximate the first end to form a second shoulder strap.

14. The method of claim 13, further comprising knitting the third knit pattern in a knit mesh pattern.

15. The method of claim 14, wherein the area having the third knit pattern has a weight of less than 8.5 ounces per square yard.

16. The method according to claim 14 or 15, wherein the area having the third knitting pattern is an elastic 2 x 2 float knit structure comprising ground yarns covered with an elastomer plated with nylon threads by floating.

17. The method of any of claims 14 through 16, wherein the third knit pattern includes a plurality of groups of three first openings arranged in rows, wherein the groups are spaced apart by a plurality of second openings smaller than the first openings, and when the knit mesh is relaxed, the area having the second knit pattern includes about three hundred of the groups per square inch.

18. The method of any of claims 13-17, wherein the first knit pattern is a single-faced or double-faced plain knit structure.

19. The method of any of claims 13-18, wherein the first knit pattern is the same as the second knit pattern.

20. The method of any of claims 13-19, wherein the second knit pattern is a knit mesh pattern having greater stretch and air permeability than the first knit pattern, but less stretch and air permeability than the third knit pattern.